Food diaries and questionnaires might be old news when it comes to tracking what we eat. Scientists are looking into something called biomarkers, which they think could be a more trustworthy way to figure out our nutritional status. But don't get too excited yet. Biomarkers have their own set of iss
You've probably heard about diabetes and obesity, but have you heard of "diabesity"? It's a mix of both, and it's becoming a big worry for health experts around the world. There's a special marker called the TyG index that can tell if someone might be resistant to insulin, which is linked to lots of
Did you know that women struggling with infertility often have trouble sleeping? Research is showing that there's a big connection between sleep problems and fertility issues in women. This is a complicated topic, and scientists are trying to figure out why sleep is so important for reproductive hea
PLRev, a renowned journal, recently marked its 20th anniversary. At the heart of the celebration was Leonid Perlovsky, a notable figure in the world of interdisciplinary science. Instead of starting with the usual milestones, let's dive into why interdisciplinary science matters. It's like trying to
RORA is a gene that helps the brain's cerebellum develop and work properly. Recently, scientists found a group of people with a rare condition linked to RORA. This condition, called RORA-related neurodevelopmental disorder or RORA-NDD, affects how the brain develops and causes unusual movements call
You might think that the type of work you do affects how mentally tough you are. But guess what? Age and gender play a much bigger role than the industry you work in. A recent study with over 5, 000 workers from all over Australia found some interesting things. First off, young adults, those betwee
Big news! The US Food and Drug Administration has given the go-ahead for Eli Lilly's new drug, Zepbound, to treat adults with both sleep apnoea and obesity. This could be a game-changer for the company, as it looks to expand its successful weight-loss drug business. The drug was shown to significant
Actress Blake Lively has taken legal action against her co-star and director, Justin Baldoni, for allegedly creating a toxic work environment on the set of their film "It Ends With Us. " Lively's lawsuit claims that Baldoni harassed her and tried to damage her reputation. Baldoni and his team have s
In 2024, artificial intelligence (AI) showed its power in surprising ways. Scientists used AI and X-rays to read ancient scrolls from Herculaneum, Italy, that were buried by the Mount Vesuvius eruption in 79 AD. These scrolls are so delicate they can't be unrolled, but AI helped decode over 2, 000 c
Quavo and his team at Quavo Cares hosted their second Huncho Farms event in Atlanta, partnering with the Atlanta Community Food Bank and the city council. This year, they aimed to support seniors raising grandchildren in food-scarce communities. The event was like a big market, with tents filled wit
